Abu Simbel: The Great Rescue
Aswan · Abu Simbel · Aswan
A private journey from Aswan to the temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari, with the story of their ancient purpose and extraordinary twentieth-century relocation.
Why this destination matters
Fayoum, Siwa, Alexandria and the landscapes between.
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